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IndiaAI Mission's three indigenous AI models target offline mobile access, secure use in critical sectors
Three indigenous artificial intelligence (AI) models launched under the Centre's IndiaAI Mission are being developed for applications ranging from offline access on mobile phones to secure use in critical sectors such as defence, cybersecurity and banking.
Cert-In gets Mythos access, being careful with testing: Officials
Government agencies cannot download the AI’s source code or weights for running on their own, completely isolated or ‘air-gapped’ systems. Instead, to use Mythos, they must send their proprietary data, code, or network blueprints over the internet to Anthropic’s cloud servers.
Soket Labs, ZenteiQ launch indigenous foundation models under IndiaAI Mission
Soket Labs and ZenteiQ introduced new artificial intelligence foundation models under the IndiaAI Mission initiative. These models include EKA-1, Dhir 2B, and Dhir 5B, which were unveiled during a launch event. The event featured key government officials, including MeitY Secretary S Krishnan. This launch is part of the government's efforts to enhance India's indigenous AI capabilities. Such initiatives aim to support the growth of foundational AI technologies within the country.
India, Sweden aim to leverage AI and emerging tech to foster innovation
India and Sweden have teamed up to enhance innovation and foster technology-driven growth, aiming to establish responsible AI ecosystems through their collaboration. With Sweden's industrial expertise and India's expansive digital infrastructure, a recent bilateral dialogue delved into India's AI opportunities, paving the way for Swedish firms to explore business expansions in the AI and electronics sectors.
IndiaAI backing could make government a minority shareholder in Sarvam
The central government could end up with a 1-2% stake in AI startup Sarvam, valued at $1.5 billion, as part of its $300 million funding round. This rare instance of equity holding arises from non-cash support provided under the IndiaAI Mission, where the government offered compute infrastructure in exchange for compulsorily convertible debentures.
Paperwork causing AI mission lag as startups flag funding, IP concerns
IndiaAI mission startups face delays in formal agreements, impacting non-compute support and raising IP concerns. While compute access is provided, founders report operational hurdles and potential timeline shifts due to pending MoUs. The government is exploring advance payments to mitigate these issues.
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Framing the future: How the enduring legacy of India AI Impact Summit 2026 can power Viksit Bharat
From Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s 58,000 GPU expansion commitment to a Guinness World Record for validated pledges, from Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani’s Rs 10 lakh crore commitment to the landmark Nandan Nilekani-Dario Amodei dialogue, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 delivered big on vision and scope. One month on, its conversations continue to shape India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 trajectory.
Prof.ai to founder.ai
When Covid-19 struck in 2020, Sashikumaar Ganeshan at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore built a model to predict the spread of the contagion, marking his deep immersion into AI technologies. He later founded ZenteiQ.ai to develop scientific foundational model Brahm AI. Similar patterns are seen among researchers launching AI startups.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw discusses manufacturing of sovereign, high-end GPUs in India with Nvidia officials
India is stepping up plans to build its own graphics processors after talks between minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Nvidia executives. The discussions covered sovereign GPUs and local manufacturing of advanced AI devices. The government is also expanding subsidised access to GPUs to boost domestic AI development.
ET Graphics: AI Summit lays out red carpet for India’s sovereign AI dreams
As India accelerates efforts to build a sovereign AI stack, a dozen startups and institutions backed by the government’s IndiaAI Mission are preparing to launch indigenous foundation models. Many of these launches are timed around the India AI Impact Summit next month.
PM meets Indian AI start-ups leaders, stresses on ethical, impartial, transparent models
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with 12 Indian AI startups. He stressed that Indian AI models must champion local content and regional languages. Ethical, unbiased, and data-private principles are crucial. Modi expressed confidence in India's role in global AI transformation. Startups are seen as co-architects of India's future in this vital sector.
PM Modi chairs roundtable with select startups ahead of India AI Impact Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a roundtable discussion with 12 shortlisted startups under the foundational model pillar of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
IndiaAI startups resist Centre’s plan to seek equity for support
The Centre plans to hold discussions with the 12 companies approved under the IndiaAI Mission to build foundational artificial intelligence (AI) models for the portion of the capital structure not covered by announced grants. One of the 12 companies approved under the scheme told ET that the government has asked participants to issue Compulsory Convertible Debentures (CCDs) as part of the investment structure.
New Delhi to host India-AI Impact Summit 2026 on February 19-20
India-AI Impact Summit 2026 is crucial in the current context as it comes at a time when nations are racing to harness AI's transformative potential for economic growth, and innovation, amid a growing consensus on the need for safe and ethical AI frameworks, as well as governance frameworks.
Eight local firms may get IndiaAI foundational AI models incentives
The Indian government is set to announce the next round of beneficiaries under the IndiaAI Mission, with close to homegrown AI firms expected to receive incentives. BharatGen, a consortium of IIT researchers, is likely to be among those selected. This initiative aims to boost indigenous AI model development by providing subsidised GPU compute, though GPU availability remains a challenge.
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